And it doesn't help when said parents buy the games for their kids, then raise hell when they find Junior stabbing hookers on GTA IV. Neither will these new laws.Mornelithe said:
72 Percent of Adults Support California Game Law - UPDATED
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I don't know, from what I know the law's explanation (and that ain't much) is as murky as "don't feed your mogwai after midnight."manythings said:
Depends are you going to start posting about how awesome halo is and pwning? If not you can stay... For now (Shakes fist)imnotparanoid said:
What I want to know is HOW the ESRB is not doing enough.
They are lauded as the most consistent of all the ratings systems. The rating box shows the rating, suggested age, and why the game earned that rating.
Where are they falling short here?
They are lauded as the most consistent of all the ratings systems. The rating box shows the rating, suggested age, and why the game earned that rating.
Where are they falling short here?
Really? Parents need to learn to control their children. You can blame the video games all you want. When it really comes down to it, studies have show parents play a huge role in what their children decide to do.
Kids can't buy em by themselves, need a parent to buy them for them. If parents don't want their kids playing violent videogames, don't get em.
Since when are the parents not the ones who decide what their kids are allowed to play? If they were being parents the quoted statement would not apply. What the surveyors are actually trying to get at is not the barring of the sale of the games to minors as the industry already does a pretty good job in policing itself. What the surveyors are really trying to accomplish is to completely ban the games from even being made.Andy Chalk said:
Edit: For those who don't know the majority of America has no laws regulating the sale of videogames just as there are no laws regulating movie admission. The industry regulates itself, it is in their best interest to do so by setting game ratings(ESRB) and enforcing those restrictions on itself at the register.
All this poll proves to me is that American Parents now a days are lazy. When I was younger my parents wouldn't let me have M rated games. However now I am 17, and I can buy them at my leisure (When I have money, which I don't) whenever I want.
Seriously, all those stereotypes about America everyone jokes about seem more and more likely each day :\
Seriously, all those stereotypes about America everyone jokes about seem more and more likely each day :\
I do understand why gamers are against this and agree that parents should care for there kids.
But I dont see it having that much of an impact. In the UK you cannot sell games to minors if its age rated. if it 18 rated it cant be sold to anyone under the age of 18 without ID. And for the thats common sense. Its the same as alcohol and ciggaretts.
I appologise if I have got the wrong end of the stick on this but I dont see it having the impact that everyone is saying.
But I dont see it having that much of an impact. In the UK you cannot sell games to minors if its age rated. if it 18 rated it cant be sold to anyone under the age of 18 without ID. And for the thats common sense. Its the same as alcohol and ciggaretts.
I appologise if I have got the wrong end of the stick on this but I dont see it having the impact that everyone is saying.
Why dont they just combine the responsibility of the FCC to the gaming industry as well? not only then the ratings would have to be treated as law but also money/resources are being saved on having to create a new body.
ERSB can remain to relive some pressure off the FCC by rating a few games or rating children/adult games in general.
ERSB can remain to relive some pressure off the FCC by rating a few games or rating children/adult games in general.
I just love how its always the bit from GTA:SA, where you make the decision to pick up a whore, you drive her somewhere 'secluded,' (so CJ and the whore can sit completely motionless in the bouncing vehicle... while their mouths move), then once the little animation is done, you get out and you beat the whore to death until money appears in her general vicinity.DVSAurion said:
Its not like theres a mission telling you to pick up a whore and murder her for her money.
The involvement of any government agency is bad.mad825 said:
Fun fact, the only television regulated by the FCC is that which is broadcast over 'air.' So cable, satellite, and fiber optic television are completely unregulated. Yet they act like they are... because they're afraid the FCC might step in and start regulating them.
Parents already do this. Its infuriating how stupid some people can be. You don't want your kids to play violent games? Don't let them. Its called parenting, give it a try some time.
Wait so they want to control what games their kids play and not the videogame industry? Seriously thats what its set up as right now. In my state if you're under the age of 17 or look like it they I.D. you and if you are not the correct age they will not sell it to you.
The ESRB clearly identifies what kind of game it is with their rating system with a good description for the reasoning for that rating and the parents have the choice to buy that game for their kids. Stop buying the games for your kids if you don't want them playing that stuff.
The ESRB clearly identifies what kind of game it is with their rating system with a good description for the reasoning for that rating and the parents have the choice to buy that game for their kids. Stop buying the games for your kids if you don't want them playing that stuff.